Instant Pot® Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip Recipe

This creamy and flavorful dip is the perfect game day treat or snack for any occasion. Packed with protein from chicken and enhanced with a zesty buffalo sauce, it's served with crunchy veggies for dipping.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• cup full-fat coconut milk
• cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
• cup hot sauce
• cup salted butter
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (for garnish)
• For dipping: 2 stalks celery, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 fresh cucumber, seeded and cut into strips

Directions

1. Place the chicken breasts into a multi-functional pressure cooker (like an Instant Pot). Add the chopped onion, celery, garlic, coconut milk, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, hot sauce, butter, and apple cider vinegar to the pot.
2. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and lock it. Select the high pressure setting according to the manufacturers instructions and set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build up.
3. Once the timer goes off, carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method, following the manufacturers instructions (this should take about 5 minutes).
4. Unlock the lid and remove it. Shred the chicken using two forks until its fully pulled apart.
5. Set the pressure cooker to the saut setting and stir in cup of nutritional yeast. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Transfer the dip to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast for an extra boost of flavor.
7. Serve with the sliced celery, red and yellow bell peppers, and cucumber strips for dipping.

Cook's Notes

• If you prefer to finish the dip in the oven, preheat it to 400F (200C). Transfer the contents from the Instant Pot into an oven-safe dish and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and the edges are crispy.
• You can substitute the coconut milk with cup of mayonnaise or cream cheese for a different flavor profile.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.